Martinsburg, WV Demographics
A map of Martinsburg's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 12,683 | 67.5% |
Black | 2,860 | 15.2% |
Hispanic | 1,401 | 7.5% |
Multiracial | 1,366 | 7.3% |
Asian | 319 | 1.7% |
Native American/Other | 148 | 0.8% |
Martinsburg, West Virginia had a population of 18,777 in 2020. It was 67.5% White, 15.2% Black, 1.7% Asian, 7.5% Hispanic, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 7.3% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Martinsburg, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Martinsburg is the 7th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).
Martinsburg's White Population
12,683 residents of Martinsburg identify as White, or 67.5%. This makes the White share of the population of Martinsburg considerably less than the White share of the population of West Virginia (89.1% White). Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Martinsburg is ranked #425 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Martinsburg is less White than neighboring Hedgesville (85% White), Inwood (83.4% White), Falling Waters (79.1% White), Middleway (91.1% White), and Big Pool (97.4% White).
Martinsburg's Black Population
2,860 residents of Martinsburg identify as Black, or 15.2%. This makes the Black share of the population of Martinsburg slightly larger than the Black share of the population of West Virginia (3.6% Black). Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Martinsburg is ranked #19 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Martinsburg is more Black than neighboring Hedgesville (4.7% Black), Inwood (4.9% Black), Falling Waters (8.7% Black), Middleway (3.3% Black), and Big Pool (0% Black).
Martinsburg's Asian Population
319 residents of Martinsburg identify as Asian, or 1.7%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Martinsburg roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of West Virginia (0.8% Asian). Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Martinsburg is ranked #20 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Martinsburg is more Asian than neighboring Hedgesville (1.3% Asian), Inwood (1% Asian), Falling Waters (1% Asian), Middleway (0.2% Asian), and Big Pool (0% Asian).
Martinsburg's Hispanic Population
1,401 residents of Martinsburg identify as Hispanic, or 7.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Martinsburg slightly larger than the Hispanic share of the population of West Virginia (1.9% Hispanic). Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Martinsburg is ranked #6 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Martinsburg is more Hispanic than neighboring Hedgesville (3% Hispanic), Inwood (5.2% Hispanic), Falling Waters (4.2% Hispanic), Middleway (2.9% Hispanic), and Big Pool (1.3% Hispanic).
Martinsburg's Native American/Other Population
148 residents of Martinsburg identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.8%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Martinsburg roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of West Virginia (0.5% Native American/Other). Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Martinsburg is ranked #65 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Martinsburg is more Native American/Other than neighboring Hedgesville (0.7% Native American/Other), Inwood (0.3% Native American/Other), Falling Waters (0.3% Native American/Other), Middleway (0.2% Native American/Other), and Big Pool (0% Native American/Other).
Martinsburg's Multiracial Population
1,366 residents of Martinsburg identify as Multiracial, or 7.3%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Martinsburg roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of West Virginia (4% Multiracial). Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Martinsburg is ranked #18 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Martinsburg is more Multiracial than neighboring Hedgesville (5.3% Multiracial), Inwood (5.3% Multiracial), Falling Waters (6.7% Multiracial), Middleway (2.3% Multiracial), and Big Pool (1.3% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.